Ascaris lumbricoides Infection and Its Relation to Environmental Factors in the Mbeya Region of Tanz...
Ascaris lumbricoides Infection and Its Relation to Environmental Factors in the Mbeya Region of Tanzania, a Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Study
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United States: Public Library of Science
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With one quarter of the world population infected, the intestinal nematode Ascaris lumbricoides is one of the most common infectious agents, especially in the tropics and sub-tropics. Infection is caused by oral intake of eggs and can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal problems. To identify high risk areas for intervention, it is necessary to u...
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Ascaris lumbricoides Infection and Its Relation to Environmental Factors in the Mbeya Region of Tanzania, a Cross-Sectional, Population-Based Study
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1508464082
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1508464082
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0092032
